Overview

Main description

Having trouble understanding the fundamentals of electricity? Problem solved! Electricity Demystified, Second Edition, makes it shockingly easy to learn the basic concepts.

Written in a step-by-step format, this practical guide begins by covering direct current (DC), voltage, resistance, circuits, cells, and batteries. The book goes on to discuss alternating current (AC), power supplies, wire, and cable. Magnetism and electromagnetic effects are also addressed. Detailed examples and concise explanations make it easy to understand the material. End-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce key concepts.

It's a no-brainer! You'll learn about:

Ohm's Law, power, and energy

Kirchhoff's Laws

Electrochemical energy

Electricity in the home

Protecting electronic equipment

Electromagnetic interference

Practical magnetism

Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Electricity Demystified, Second Edition, powers up your understanding of this essential subject.

Table of contents

How to Use This BookPART I: DIRECT CURRENT1. A Circuit Diagram Sampler2. Charge, Current, Voltage, and Resistance3. Ohm’s Law, Power, and Energy4. Simple DC Circuits5. Cells and BatteriesTest: Part IPART II: ALTERNATING CURRENT6. What is Alternating Current?7. Electricity in the Home8. Power Supplies9. Wire and CableTest: Part IIPART III: MAGNETISM10. What is Magnetism?11. Electromagnetic Effects12. Practical MagnetismTest: Part IIIFINAL EXAMAppendix 1: Answers to Quiz, Test, and Exam QuestionsAppendix 2: Symbols used in Schematic DiagramsSuggested Additional References